CM98 1AF is an active urban area within the CM98 district of Chelmsford. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park ward and the Chelmsford constituency.
Day-to-day life in CM98 1AF has the character of a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 124 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for CM98 1AF are sourced from Output Area E00171005 (shared with 42 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CM98 1AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CM98 1AF.
317
36
£ 55,100 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CM98 1AF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
CM98 1AF is an established family neighbourhood — 53% owner-occupation and an average age of 36 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CM98 1AF. The average age is 35.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CM98 1AF is above average at 124 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
The Bishops' Church of England and Roman Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Global Marine0.2 km
- McDonalds Restaurants Ltd0.4 km
- MollyMoo Caterers Limited0.9 km
- 23.5 Degrees TA Starbucks0.6 km
- Eurest C/o Royal Mail0.0 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- KFC0.6 km
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Boreham SF Connect0.3 km
- Sushi Gourmet0.4 km
- Phoenix Medical0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Premier Inn0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Grange0.6 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury's0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chelmsford3.8 km
- Hatfield Peverel6.0 km
- Witham10.3 km
Bus Stops
- Royal Mail0.1 km
- Royal Mail0.1 km
- Sainsburys0.4 km
- Sainsburys0.4 km
- Sainsburys Store0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: CM981AF · Data under Open Government Licence